About Our Council
The Middlesex Council was chartered on March 13, 1904 and is located across the street from St. James Church. The Grand Knight for 2011-2012 is James K. Sullivan. You can contact the Knights by phone at 732-634-9783, or by email at info@woodbridgekofc.org.

Current Newsletter (January 2012)

Knight of the Month Ken Wahl

January's Knight of the Month is Ken Wahl. Once again we pay tribute to one of the guys that crunches the numbers, keeps our books, and hence, keeps us afloat. Ken Wahl has been a rock of stability for our club since becoming Columbian Club treasurer a few years ago. Kens attention to detail and dedication is exemplary. In fact, Ken has stayed on during the current Columbian year while we try to find his successor. Ken is also one of the organizers of 2 of our big yearly events: Championship Sunday and or Super Bowl Party. Thank You, Kenny!!!

Council Meetings
Take place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:00 pm.

Announcements
It is with great pleasure that I announce to our membership that Sean Keaveney PGK PFN, has been chosen as the Grand Marshall of the Woodbridge St. Patrick's Day Parade! Congratulations and God Bless You, Sean!

Upcoming Events:

Family Mass We have rescheduled Family Mass for January 17th, 2012 at 7:00 PM. Also, note that the Business Meeting will be moved to the FIRST TUESDAY IN JANUARY. Thanks!!!

Dinner & Movie Night! RTL Chairman, John Brower, hosts his winter 'Dinner and a Movie' fundraiser on Saturday, January 21st. Movie will be $15 per ticket (including dinner) OR $10 per ticket (movie ONLY). Dinner includes: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Salad, Bread & Butter, Coffee/Tea, and Dessert. CASH Bar. Assorted snacks will be for sale. Doors open at 5:30 pm, movie starts at 6:30pm. Proceeds from the event will be donated to local crisis pregnancy centers and RTL charities. Contact John Brower at 732-690-6200 for more information. No Reservations Required!!!

Championship Sunday January 22nd, 2012 starting at 3:00 PM. Two Games!!! Watch your team play for a shot at the Superbowl! Come out for some great food, excitement, and some great family fun! Food! 50/50! Cash Bar.

Superbowl Sunday Breakfast On Sunday, February 5th, 2012, we will be having a Super Bowl Breakfast in the Council hall from 8 am - Noon. $7.00 - adults $6.00 - seniors $4.00 for kids 5-10 yrs Get ready for the BIG game with a hearty breakfast! You won't be disappointed!

Superbowl Sunday February 5th, 2012 doors open at 5:00 PM. Come out for some great food, excitement, and some great family fun! Food! 50/50! Cash Bar.

Recently Deceased:

James Henry Carrigan

James Henry Carrigan, 102, of Woodbridge passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011 at the Mary Anne Hale Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Belleville to Patrick E. and Catharine E. (Schoff) Carrigan, Jim lived in Perth Amboy before moving to Woodbridge sixty two years ago. Retiring in 1974, Jim was employed as a dental technician for many years with Stumpo Labs in Plainfield. He was a member of St. James R. C. Church, Woodbridge. Jim served his country during WWII as a staff sergeant with the United States Army's 30th Infantry Division participating in several battles, including the infamous Battle of the Bulge. Jim was a former president of the Woodbridge Little League, most recently serving as president of the Woodbridge Senior Citizens Club, and as the Chaplain to the Woodbridge VFW Post #4410. He was a member of the Woodbridge Knights of Columbus Council #857. Jim was honored to represent all veterans as the grand marshal of the Woodbridge Veterans Day Parade in 2008 at age 99. James is predeceased in death by his wife, Carrie (Graafmeyer) Carrigan; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his loving children, James W. Carrigan of Wells, Vermont, Patricia M. Hansen and her husband Douglas of Rapid City South Dakota, Raymond J. Carrigan and his wife Marie of Woodbridge; five grandchildren, Eric, Michelle, Allen, Christopher, Lisa; two great grandchildren, Anthony, Erica; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 10:00am from the Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Home, 411 Amboy Ave., (Rt. 35) Woodbridge, followed by a 10:30am Mass of Christian Burial from St. James R.C. Church, Woodbridge with entombment at St. James Cemetery, Woodbridge. Visitation will be Monday, 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm at the funeral home. For directions or to send online condolences, please visit www.gerityfh.com. In lieu flowers, donations can be made to the St. Benedicts Preparatory School, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102, or to the Haven Hospice 80 James St., Edison, NJ 08818.

Photos from the 2011 Pictures with Santa Once again, Brother Jim O'Keefe has graced us wtih his talents and, working with Santa, has provided some great shots! To view all the photos, please go to his website at: SmugMug Additional photos can order at very reasonable prices and the pics are copyright free and can be downloaded via "right-click".

Photos from the 2011 Past Grand Knight Dinner One of our new members, Brother James O'Keefe, is a professional photographer who took some pictures of the 2011 Past Grand Knight Dinner held on October 8th. To view all the photos, please go to his website at: SmugMug

Photos from the St. Patrick's Day Parade One of our new members, Brother James O'Keefe, is a professional photographer who took some pictures of the St. Patrick's Day parade held on March 13th. To view all the photos, please go to his website at: SmugMug